Oops, Sorry
Many individuals find it challenging to experience satisfaction in their professional lives, and unpleasant odors in their communal workspace only exacerbate the situation. After all, no one wants to be typing away amidst the foul smell of stale ketchup and tuna remnants. When this employee reached their limit with the stinky trash bins in the office, they took the initiative to craft a courteous note requesting that others utilize a different trash can.
What they didn’t anticipate was receiving a passive-aggressive response in return. To make matters more amusing, the reply was crafted in ketchup! And surprisingly, the handwriting was quite impressive as well.
Note to Self: Fortune 500 Companies Do Not Use Comic Sans
Ouch, that’s a tough blow! An employee at this unnamed Fortune 500 company put up a friendly sign requesting everyone to “Please keep the door closed!!!” and even added a courteous “Thank you!!!” However, no amount of politeness could save the day because they made one major, unforgivable blunder: they chose the Comic Sans font for the sign. Apparently, using Comic Sans is frowned upon at Fortune 500 companies.
Someone replied to the sign, reminding the creator that they are employed at a Fortune 500 company, not running a lemonade stand. Ouch!
When Labeling Your Food Doesn’t Stop the Office Thief/troll
Alright, you can say what you will about those who swipe their coworkers’ lunches, but this little bandit certainly has a sense of humor. While we definitely don’t condone taking someone else’s food, at least he brought some laughter to the workplace with this amusing note. It says, “Strange new trend at the office. People putting names on food in the company fridge. Today, I had a tuna sandwich named Kevin.” Paran-cha!
This one definitely gave us a chuckle, but we can’t say the same for Kevin. Poor fellow – we hope he didn’t end up starving that day.
Oops, SorryNote to Self: Fortune 500 Companies Do Not Use Comic SansWhen Labeling Your Food Doesn’t Stop the Office Thief/trollWe Have a Feeling They’re Always at 0 DaysTotally Friend-ZonedDon’t Worry Bout Da InkIt’s so BeautifulAren’t We All?Or the Pen Gets ItThe Office MemePot Calling KettleDarnit, Debbie!We Can’t Be Too Sure, but We Think Someone Took One of the Red Bull CansWhen Housekeeping Doesn’t Clean up the Dead Cricket, the Employees Make It a MemorialGo CarolynMilk Cartons Can Be Such BratsOffice BeefWell, They Didn’t Say We Couldn’t Print a Large STEVE JobsGetting BoredWhat Would Jesus Do? See Ya, SuckersHair Today, Gone TomorrowThe Food Thief Your Own RiskThat’ll Do ItThis Door Is in ShockNo Spoilers, PleaseWhat a Weirdo Best Day of Its Life
We Have a Feeling They’re Always at 0 Days
Across the globe, numerous companies display signs like this in their offices for various reasons. Warehouses might showcase a countdown of days since the last workplace injury, while sales teams could track the days since their most recent sales achievement, and so on. However, it’s unclear what this particular company emphasizes, as their sign is counting down the days since the last instance of sarcasm.
It’s no surprise that it’s been zero days. Given that someone has already added a sarcastic remark directly on the sign, it seems it will remain at zero!
Totally Friend-Zoned
In every shared office environment, there’s often a caretaker—be it the office manager or someone who has taken on extra responsibilities. They’re the ones tidying up the communal kitchen, disposing of expired items from the fridge, and leaving gentle reminders for those who bring their own meals. While we can appreciate the intent behind the original note, it certainly invites a humorous reaction.
However, they must have known that crafting a note like this would inevitably lead to a comical reply, right? We definitely empathize with the individual who faced the friend-zone on three separate occasions, though.
Don’t Worry Bout Da Ink
Regardless of your profession, there’s a strong likelihood that you find yourself in an office equipped with a printer. In fact, you may even have several printers at your disposal! However, on a typical day, how many of those printers are actually operational? They might be out of ink, jammed, or no one can figure out the correct buttons to press. This could very well be one of the most frustrating aspects of your workday.
Rather than letting frustration take over, this office employee chose to embrace humor in the face of adversity. They turned to the legendary Bob Marley for a little inspiration.
It’s so Beautiful
In an office setting, you typically face two choices: either grab a shared mug for your morning coffee or bring your own from home. While some individuals are perfectly fine with any mug, others cherish the comfort of their beloved reindeer mug. However, this choice comes with the risk of it being taken by someone else.
The owner of this reindeer mug clearly wasn’t pleased with others handling their mug, yet there’s no denying that this is one of the most remarkable reactions we’ve ever witnessed. The image elevates it to a whole new level.
Aren’t We All?
One of the most fascinating aspects of office life is the diverse array of individuals who coexist in a single environment. In various workplaces, you can find a blend of geeks, athletes, and everyone in between. Yet, nearly every office features at least one person who fancies themselves a philosopher. They ponder everything, often lost in contemplation, and are typically the first to spark conversations about global happenings.
Thus, we can only speculate that it was this office’s philosopher who chose to pen this sticky note. For some inexplicable reason, we find the entire situation quite amusing.
Or the Pen Gets It
Anyone who has spent time in an office knows that pens are as precious as gold. If you stumble upon a pen, you must cling to it fiercely and pray that no one discovers your little secret. However, in this instance, one office employee was careless with their pen and left it unattended. Naturally, it didn’t take long for their coworkers to devise an intricate plan for a pen heist.
You have to appreciate the ingenuity behind this hostage scenario. Rather than simply informing their colleague that they had taken their pen, they opted to turn it into a money-making opportunity!
The Office Meme
Have you ever found yourself in an office, baffled by the sheer laziness and foolishness of some colleagues? If so, you’re certainly not alone. The creator of this office meme clearly reached their breaking point with the constant sight of dirty dishes in the sink. They decided to take action – and what they came up with is truly one-of-a-kind.
It’s a delightful mix of passive-aggressive humor, and we can only imagine how embarrassed the person who left their mug in the sink felt the next time they encountered this clever prank.
Pot Calling Kettle
Isn’t it frustrating when office managers reprimand you for actions they frequently engage in themselves? The hierarchy in workplaces often leads to significant tension, and we can’t fault the original sticky note creator for highlighting this on the paper sign. After all, it’s contradictory to instruct others not to use thumbtacks in the wall when they’ve employed thumbtacks to display the sign.
However, what transpired next is the perfect example of passive-aggression, and we can’t get enough of it. We especially appreciate the individual who chose to engage with purple sticky notes.
Darnit, Debbie!
Every workplace has its own Debbie, doesn’t it? She’s the one who appears overly sweet to your face while sneaking away your snacks when you’re not looking. While many might just brush it off and chuckle at “Debbie being Debbie,” it seems this office decided to take a stand against Debbie and orchestrate an intervention aimed at curbing her insatiable appetite.
Sometimes, a gentle nudge is all it takes to remind someone that the food you didn’t bring to the office isn’t theirs to munch on. But did Debbie take the hint, or did she disregard these messages? We may never find out.
We Can’t Be Too Sure, but We Think Someone Took One of the Red Bull Cans
The image below captures a scenario where an individual brings their own Red Bull to the workplace, places it in the shared fridge, and finds that an unknown colleague has taken one can. The humorous twist is that the person who took the can made their actions even more conspicuous than necessary; after all, it’s much easier to overlook a missing can when there isn’t a paper version to fill its spot.
Kudos to the creative mind behind this design; they clearly possess both artistic flair and a great sense of humor.
When Housekeeping Doesn’t Clean up the Dead Cricket, the Employees Make It a Memorial
The image below captures a moment where the cup could’ve been perceived as half empty, but the employees chose to see it as half full instead. After the office housekeeping overlooked a deceased cricket on the floor and left it for the following day, the staff decided to take matters into their own hands. Instead of simply cleaning up the insect, they crafted a charming memorial in its honor.
“Rest in peace Mr. Cricket, You will be missed,” one of the heartfelt signs from the memorial states. Clearly, this office has a knack for hiring individuals with a great sense of humor.
Go Carolyn
While passive-aggressive notes can be amusing when aimed at a group in a shared office, they lose their punch when singled out at one individual. After all, it’s clear who the note is targeting, which can come off as a bit spineless. Carolyn certainly felt the same way upon realizing this note was aimed at her, so she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Her decision to correct the grammar of the passive-aggressive note aimed at her is one of the most delightful things we’ve ever witnessed. We would love to be friends with Carolyn.
Milk Cartons Can Be Such Brats
You might assume that all milk is the same, but that’s far from the truth. Some types of milk can be quite demanding. For instance, the milk in this office seems to have a personality – it throws a fit if the fridge door is left ajar! As one employee humorously pointed out with their helpful sign, “Milk spoils if door is left open. Please close all the way.”
Clearly, this individual was referring to the milk going bad in terms of health and flavor, not in the human sense of being spoiled. But you have to appreciate the coworker who added a second note, turning this scenario into a lighthearted moment.
Office Beef
The items in the office fridge are bound to spark disputes. Everyone is frustrated that Deborah from Accounts brings her tuna fish sandwiches daily, others wish Stan from HR would dispose of his month-old leftovers, and it appears some colleagues have issues with Chael’s choice to bring milk into the office. Apparently, the size of the milk jug was just too overwhelming for them.
This passive-aggressive note clearly didn’t sit well with Chael, prompting them to take the message literally and bring a cow into the office. And honestly, we can’t say we blame them.
Well, They Didn’t Say We Couldn’t Print a Large STEVE Jobs
Who doesn’t enjoy a clever twist of language? After an office secretary placed a sign above the printer advising staff not to “print large jobs,” a creative colleague found inspiration. They cleverly interpreted the sign – instead of printing large jobs, they printed one exceptionally large Steve Jobs. We can only imagine how this humorous wordplay brought a smile to the faces of frustrated employees battling the printer, if only for a brief moment.
These are the delightful moments that can transform a dreary office day into something brighter; the simple act of someone taking the time to create this and bring joy to others is truly heartwarming.
Getting Bored
Regrettably, pilfered snacks are an unfortunate reality of life in a communal office. The office food bandits seem to lack any restraint when they peek into the fridge and spot TN’s Trader Joe’s green juice and Daniel’s Fage 0% yogurt, leading them to swipe these items without a second thought. With no one around to witness the theft, the victims resort to leaving passive-aggressive notes on the refrigerator door in an attempt to deter the culprits.
However, on this particular occasion, their notes fell flat. Instead of deterring the thief, it merely prompted them to pen their own note, suggesting that the original food owners diversify their lunch choices a bit more.
What Would Jesus Do?
This is one of our top picks for amusing office interactions. An individual brought their own diet coke to work and attempted to shame others into not drinking it by displaying a photo of Jesus with the message, “Jesus is watching you… steal Diet Cokes.” While this may have deterred some would-be thieves from grabbing a can, we suspect that once this person’s reply was shared, people began to take them without hesitation.
“Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.’” Gotcha!
See Ya, Suckers
One of the toughest parts about a colleague departing is the realization that you may never cross paths again. However, one of the most delightful aspects of a co-worker’s farewell is the likelihood of cake making an appearance – and who doesn’t adore cake? That’s precisely what this individual chose to do on their final day, and they decided to leave with one last cheeky remark before heading out for good.
This is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable things we’ve ever encountered, and it has certainly sparked some fantastic ideas for us. If you happen to be reading this, boss, we’re just joking!
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
While some workplaces depend on their employees to tidy up after a long day, the majority hire professional cleaners to handle the task. In theory, this allows employees to return to a spotless and organized environment without any concerns. However, that’s not always the case – and this situation perfectly illustrates that. Indeed, that hair had been lingering for six months.
Rather than directly confronting the cleaners, they opted to leave a passive-aggressive note to gauge if anyone else in the office had taken notice. And we can reasonably assume that they did.
The Food Thief
In every workplace, certain characters emerge. There’s always that one person whose breath perpetually reeks of coffee, someone who laughs far too loudly, disrupting the entire shared environment, and inevitably, there’s the one who pilfers everyone else’s food. In this particular office, the staff grew increasingly frustrated with their half-eaten sandwiches and toaster strudels, prompting them to create a passive-aggressive sign aimed at deterring the food thief.
However, the food thief is a sly and self-assured coworker, which is precisely why they should have realized that a passive-aggressive sign wouldn’t resolve the issue. In fact, it only exacerbated the situation.
Your Own Risk
While many office managers are allocated a generous budget for essential supplies like pens and staplers, it doesn’t take long for these items to vanish without a trace. Just a week after purchasing 100 pens, only two remain, likely lost beneath the desk or tucked away in the sink. As a result, numerous office workers opt to bring their own pens from home – but this also opens the door to the possibility of theft.
To prevent their pens from being swiped as well, this individual came up with a clever strategy: deter potential thieves with a passive-aggressive warning involving spit and saliva. We have no doubt it was effective!
That’ll Do It
Many individuals fail to recognize that the office supplies are not theirs to misuse. Consequently, they act recklessly without considering the consequences. While we understand that printers and copiers can be some of the most frustrating inventions ever created, that certainly didn’t justify this office worker’s decision to slam the button with such force that it ended up breaking the entire machine.
The passive-aggressive individual who penned this note clearly didn’t condone such heavy-handed behavior either, so they expressed their irritation through this message. However, we can’t help but be curious about who ultimately repaired the button.
This Door Is in Shock
There’s something amusing about attributing human-like actions and emotions to inanimate objects. Perhaps that’s why the image below brings us such joy. A sign was posted to inform passersby that the door shown is strictly an emergency exit and is equipped with an alarm. However, instead of stating that the door “has an alarm,” they humorously noted that the door “is alarmed.”
Of course, an office prankster couldn’t resist building on the initial sign and added a second one, giving the door a touch of personality.
No Spoilers, Please
Anyone who spent time in an office during the airing of Game of Thrones will understand the challenge. If you missed the latest episode live, or at least before arriving at work the next day, you were bound to encounter spoilers whether you wanted to or not. But what if you desperately need an early night and can’t stay up to catch the Starks in Winterfell?
Well, this individual decided that his sleep took precedence over his TV viewing, so he thought a passive-aggressive note on his door might prevent any spoilers from getting through. Our guess is that this didn’t quite work out…
What a Weirdo
Being in an office environment means you often depend on office supplies to meet your needs. But what do you do when a heatwave hits and all you have is lukewarm water from the cooler? In such cases, you might need to take matters into your own hands. While this individual’s colleagues likely wouldn’t have batted an eye at a fan being brought to work, they opted for something even more creative by bringing ice from home.
With a scarce amount of ice available in the freezer, they also aimed to ensure that their colleagues wouldn’t swipe any of their vital cooling resource. However, these co-workers didn’t quite grasp the reasoning behind it.
Best Day of Its Life
Typically, the office environment is quite open. You can roam freely, access any drawers, and utilize any rooms at your disposal. However, there are rare occasions when the office manager imposes restrictions – in this case, they specifically requested that no one tamper with the deadbolt. And we all know how it goes when someone is told not to do something, right?
The office prankster took this directive lightly and decided to humorously engage the deadbolt with the most significant question they’ve ever posed. We can’t help but wonder what the deadbolt’s response was!
Do Not Tap
If your job demands intense focus, chances are you prefer to be undisturbed. However, this can be challenging in a communal office environment. Why not take a cue from these programmers and leave a note for your colleagues? Just be sure to omit some of the more graphic details when crafting your message.
Although this passive-aggressive note is quite amusing, we suspect that some individuals in the office might interpret it as a challenge. Who will be the first to make the programmers shed a tear?
Scoop Spoons With Spoon Scoop
In a communal workspace, prioritizing cleanliness is essential. It doesn’t take long for germs to proliferate throughout the office environment. One of the most effective strategies to uphold this cleanliness is by ensuring that dishes and utensils are consistently clean and organized. This task is quite manageable, yet some offices seem to take it a step further by implementing unusual hygiene protocols.
Consider this office, for instance. Instead of allowing employees to grab their own spoons from the spoon drawer, they require everyone to use a spoon scoop to retrieve spoons! We’re not entirely sure what the reasoning is behind this.
An In-Office Museum
Does your workplace feature an in-house museum showcasing antiques and vintage treasures? If not, this one does! Take a look at the antique landline wall phone on display. It even includes a brief description for employees and museum visitors alike. This peculiar device is identified as an “Office Communication Device” from 1985, hailing from the United States. The description enlightens curious onlookers that this gadget was “previously utilized for communication with others.”
Moreover, it mentions that the device also “served as a means of transmitting communicable diseases. We enjoy discovering new facts at the museum!
An Office Apology
This list highlights food thieves who have pilfered their colleagues’ meals without permission, yet this image serves as a reminder that there are indeed heroes among us. It also illustrates that some individuals are relatable, occasionally snatching a Lacroix from the fridge even if it’s not theirs. However, what distinguishes one co-worker from the others is their willingness to recognize their error and rectify it.
Indeed, when this individual took a Lacroix from the fridge, they returned it to its rightful owner – with a little extra! We wholeheartedly agree with the second note – this person is truly remarkable.
Printer Patience
Attention all office managers: it’s time to invest in another printer! While it might appear economical to rely on a single printer for the entire office, the truth is that employees will end up spending an excessive amount of time waiting in line to print, which means less time dedicated to their actual tasks. After all, when 10 individuals are attempting to print simultaneously, you’ll definitely need a hefty dose of printer patience.
While waiting for their documents to print, this individual decided to unleash their creativity by posting this meme on the wall. However, the irony of needing to print this is certainly not lost on us.
Nowhere to Be Found
We have no clue about the whereabouts of this office or its staff, but it seems this individual is quite cherished among their colleagues. If we had to wager on whether this employee is sociable, we would place our bets confidently. After posting a sign that read, “If I’m not here, please check reception,” this person received an overwhelming number of replies.
“You weren’t there either,” someone replied, accompanied by a sad emoji. “Where are you???” another person chimed in. “We miss you,” another colleague commented.
